Politics & Government
Highland Park Election Results and Responses
From the District 113 referendum to City Council and Park Board, here's a rundown of who won what in Highland Park, as well as what the winners had to say about it.
In case you missed it, Tuesday was kind of a big deal in Highland Park.
The contentious District 113 referendum passed, which means five years of renovations will soon begin to Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools.
New people will soon join the District 113 School Board, the District 112 School Board, the Park Board and the City Council.
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In addition to maintaining the district, new members to 113 face the daunting task of beginning the execution of the $114 million renovation plan.
New members to District 112 face a school board that recently had to cut teachers to trim its budget and underwent tense negotiations to end a short teachers' strike.
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New members on the City Council face pressures from residents to do something about the still-shuttered, still-city-owned Highland Park Theatre.
And the one new member on the Park Board comes in just as the board is preparing to begin its massive Rosewood Beach redevelopment project.
Here's a recap of the election.
News
District 113 referendum passes
Referendum is Biggest Draw for Highland Park Voters
Oilschlager and Carrigan Projected Winners in CLC Election
New Director Named to Forest Preserve District
Opinion
Councilman-Elect is 'Ready to get to Work'
District 113 Superintendent: 'This is an Exciting Time'
District 113 Referendum Opponents 'Disappointed'
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